Deloitte Sri Lanka brings together leading industry voices to examine Budget 2027 and its implications for business

Sri Lanka’s transition from economic stabilisation towards sustainable growth is bringing reforms in fiscal policy, investment, trade and private-sector activity into sharper focus. Against this backdrop, Sri Lanka’s Budget 2027 will be a critical milestone for businesses seeking to understand the country’s evolving policy direction and what it could mean for investment, market positioning and future decision-making.

Pursuant to the 2027 Budget Speech presented in Parliament by the President, Deloitte Sri Lanka will bring together a distinguished panel of policymakers, economists, business leaders and industry representatives to examine the Budget’s key proposals and what they could mean for businesses and the wider economy.

The live webinar, “Beyond Stabilization: Building for Growth,” will be held under the theme “Explore Sri Lanka’s Budget 2027 and What It Means for You and Your Business.” Scheduled for Thursday, 12th November 2026, from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Sri Lanka time, the event will offer participants timely perspectives on the fiscal, economic, trade and industry priorities emerging from the Budget.

Designed to go beyond a conventional review of Budget announcements, the webinar will explore Budget 2027 through the interconnected perspectives of fiscal policy, economic outlook, trade and industry. By convening expertise from government, public policy, investment, think tanks and key industries, Deloitte Sri Lanka aims to provide participants with a broader understanding of the priorities, reforms and opportunities that could shape Sri Lanka’s next phase of growth.

The programme will feature two panel discussions, enabling participants to examine the Budget through distinct but complementary perspectives.

The first panel, “Fiscal Perspective,” will be moderated by Charmaine Tillekeratne, Partner and Head of Tax, Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives. The discussion will examine the country’s fiscal direction and significant Budget developments, connecting these measures with their broader relevance to businesses, investment and the economy.

Joining the discussion will be Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development; Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka on Digital Economy; Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena, Director General of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka; Dhananath Fernando, Chief Executive Officer of the ADVOCATA Institute; Yohan Lawrence, Secretary General of the Joint Apparel Association Forum; and Nihal Wijewardana, Senior Deputy Commissioner, Inland Revenue Department, Sri Lanka.

Drawing on perspectives from government, investment promotion and taxation, , the panel will offer participants an opportunity to consider Budget 2027 from multiple angles. The discussion will help connect national fiscal priorities with the operating realities, challenges and opportunities facing organisations across Sri Lanka.

The second panel, “Trade & Economy,” will be moderated by Ruvini Fernando, Head of Strategy, Risk & Transactions, Deloitte Sri Lanka and Maldives. It will broaden the conversation to Sri Lanka’s economic and trade landscape, examining the developments and priorities that could influence commerce, investment, infrastructure and industry.

The panel will feature Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance; Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka; Eng. Pubudu Niroshan, Member of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat; Anushka Wijesinha, Co-Founder/Director of Centre for a Smart Future; Hemantha Gunetilleke, Chief Executive Officer of Nations Trust Bank PLC; and Zafir Hashim, President, Transportation Sector, John Keells Holdings PLC.

Together, the two discussions will create a platform where fiscal, economic, trade and industry perspectives converge. Deloitte Sri Lanka’s multidisciplinary approach is intended to help participants move beyond the immediate announcements and develop a clearer view of what the Budget could mean in practice for organisations navigating Sri Lanka’s changing economic environment.

Through “Beyond Stabilization: Building for Growth Budget Webinar,” Deloitte Sri Lanka aims to create a platform where fiscal, economic, trade and industry perspectives converge.

Business leaders, finance and tax professionals, investors and industry professionals are invited to join the conversation and explore what Budget 2027 could mean for their organisations and Sri Lanka’s economic direction.

Registrations are now open